{"product_id":"banglar-tanti-o-tantshilpa","title":"Banglar Tanti O Tantshilpa","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: সুজিত দাস (Sujit Das)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bibidha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789354258848\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 272\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 531 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanglar Tanti O Tantshilpa\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the rich history of the \u003cstrong\u003ehandloom industry\u003c\/strong\u003e in Bengal, which has endured through the ages. The book highlights various iconic \u003cstrong\u003eBengali saree traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003eMusslin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJamdani\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBaluchori\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTangail\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDhanekhali\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBegumpuri\u003c\/strong\u003e, which have long been the embodiment of Bengal's cultural heritage. The history of Bengali \u003cstrong\u003ehandloom weaving\u003c\/strong\u003e is tied to these sarees, each with its own story. For instance, the \u003cstrong\u003eMusslin\u003c\/strong\u003e is considered the origin of this tradition, while \u003cstrong\u003eJamdanis\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBaluchori sarees\u003c\/strong\u003e are intricately linked to the history of \u003cstrong\u003eDhaka\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMurshidabad\u003c\/strong\u003e respectively. The book also underscores the unique place of \u003cstrong\u003eTangail sarees\u003c\/strong\u003e within the history of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the detailed discussion of these regional sarees, the book covers the \u003cstrong\u003ecraftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eworkmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ediversity\u003c\/strong\u003e that Bengal's weavers have brought to the industry. It explores the evolution of handloom production systems, the \u003cstrong\u003esocial and economic contexts\u003c\/strong\u003e in which these artisans lived, and how their craft flourished through history. The author also delves into the lives of these weavers, portraying their \u003cstrong\u003elifestyles\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esocial positions\u003c\/strong\u003e, religious practices, and even \u003cstrong\u003efolklore\u003c\/strong\u003e associated with the craft such as \u003cstrong\u003eproverbs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esongs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003erhymes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive work provides a deep insight into the role of \u003cstrong\u003eBengali weavers\u003c\/strong\u003e in shaping the cultural identity of Bengal through their labor and artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSujit Das\u003c\/strong\u003e began his academic career in 1980 as a faculty member at \u003cstrong\u003eBengal Bashi College\u003c\/strong\u003e and later pursued higher research at \u003cstrong\u003eKalyani University\u003c\/strong\u003e, where he earned his PhD. In 2000, he became the Principal of \u003cstrong\u003eNew Alipore College\u003c\/strong\u003e, and he retired from this position in 2016. Since his retirement, he has been involved in \u003cstrong\u003eresearch and administration\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong\u003eAsiatic Society\u003c\/strong\u003e. His book, \u003cstrong\u003e\"The Warp and Woof: An Enquiry into the Handloom Industry of West Bengal\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, based on his field surveys of the \u003cstrong\u003ehandloom industry\u003c\/strong\u003e in twelve districts of West Bengal, has been highly regarded in academic circles and remains a significant contribution to the study of Bengali \u003cstrong\u003eweaving traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49511462535472,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9789354258848","price":675.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-banglar-tanti-o-tantshilpa-40106658365744.jpg?v=1775958530","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/banglar-tanti-o-tantshilpa","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}